I’m a non-affiliated voter with no party loyalty. I’m going to be honest. When I first heard Rep. Cyrus Javadi changed parties from Republican to Democrat, I was highly skeptical. I assumed…
Category: Letters to the Editor
I Voted for the Dentist, Not the Party
There are not many people I would willingly cross party lines for. Apparently, my dentist is one of them. Cyrus Javadi has been my dentist for years. When he first ran…
Experience Matters
When we elect someone to the Oregon Senate, experience matters. Rachel Armitage is not new to the job. She served in this same Senate seat during the 2022 legislative session and…
ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER OUTRAGE
Another day, another outrage, and once again no one seems to notice or care. Trump has posted on social media an AI generated photograph of himself in military uniform flanked by…
OP/ED: TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NEED OUR SUPPORT; CALL TO ACTION – CONCERNS ABOUT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
By Robin Kostrikin The County Commissioners have asked for public input regarding ongoing concerns within the District Attorney’s Office. The Board discussed these issues earlier this week, and a recording of that…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Public Remains Unaware of DA’s Office Investigation, Calls for DA’s Resignation Due to Incompetency, Other Issues
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pioneer has also published the initial County announcement of the investigation conclusions, and the DA’s Response – see links below. We have also inquired about the timing of the…
LETTER TO EDITOR: Vote Alex Hamalian for Circuit Court Judge
To the Editor: Alex Hamalian has the broad range of life and legal experience that I look for in a judge. Over the course of his career, he has handled many complex…
Four good reasons to vote for Mary Faith Bell for County Commissioner!
A vote for Mary Faith Bell is a vote for the Tillamook County Library. Mary Faith is a fierce defender of our library system and its director. The people supporting her MAGA…
Why You Should Vote YES on Measure 120 to Increase Road Funding
I just read Robin Kostrikin’s letter to the editor expressing her argument against the proposed gas tax increase. While I agree with several of her positions, I am FOR the gas tax…
I Endorse Alex Hamalian for Circuit Court Judge
Tillamook County voters have a clear choice in their vote for Circuit Court Judge. That choice is Alex Hamalian. I was a Tillamook County District and Circuit Court Judge for many years….
